New Hampshire § 41-20 - Section 41:20 Reports on Public Libraries.

Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 41-20 — Section 41:20 Reports on Public Libraries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 41-20. Section 41:20 Reports on Public Libraries.

He shall, within 30 days after the annual town meeting, report to the assistant state librarian the name of any public library within the city or town; the names and post-office addresses of all the officers of each; the town, person or persons in whom the ownership of said library is vested; for whom the use is provided; and the number of volumes owned by said library. He shall make like report of the names of officers elected or appointed at any other time, immediately after their election or appointment; and, if there is no public library within the town, he shall annually, within said time, notify the assistant state librarian of the fact.

Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 41-20 ("Section 41:20 Reports on Public Libraries.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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